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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
5
Frank P. MacLenan reports on wartime diplomacy and global power shifts, contrasting Allied versus German regimes. The piece touches on canal treaty implications, naval engineering appointments, and evolving public opinion as nations confront expansion, diplomacy, and military budgets.
A fragmented, OCR heavy excerpt critiques a newspaper piece arguing for American sympathy toward Japan. It contends Christian aid for pagans, praises pacific achievements, cites “White-kinetic” progress, and contrasts Japanese and Western traits to justify alignment in the global conflict narrative.
A fragment discusses the struggle for human rights beyond America, linking Uberty wind to broader themes of justice. It asserts that Americanism embodies sympathy and good will for rights worldwide, noting champions rooted in global dignity and freedom.
Washington reports secretary Hay discussed proposed international neutrality with China and outlined direct negotiations with European ministers through U.S. ambassadors. Replies from signatory nations were reportedly favorable, while questions lingered about Japan’s consent to be bound by any such agreement.
C W Houseknect of Tenth and Golden avenues reported to police at 2 15 pm that he was drugged at Proik Zuamnerman s ret TAKUFANE on lower Kaneas avenue after dinner He says a dinner drink followed by a wakeful night left him unable to tell friend from foe and led to being ejected for suspecting doping Also mentions Governor Hailey commuting George Sterns sentence and Nemaha County case details.
John E. Preneh died Wednesday night at his home 1221 Lane Street from pneumonia. The funeral will be held from his home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Lincoln day memorial commutes will meet at Lincoln Pant hall PrHiny afternoon to receive instructions. Mrs Baker's company will host a reception. future plans exclude a card party on Mondays and Thursdays. Wayne Electric’s N Keplin carries forward a sale to the city, amid council delays on purchase and plant repairs. The condemned A building endangers the site, and a homeyard station No. 5 worker was injured running to the spearstand this morning as a wall fell cutting his leg.
Fragmentary notes mention California oranges cheaper than potatoes in Gomesville and a curfew in Hooks county. Scattered items reference prowling at a performance, Jewell county hogs and corn, and a small boy in McPherson district playing poker with marbles.
Scrofula is common and hereditary, afflicting weak children and many adults with neck buboes, eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sores, catarrh, and debility. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to eradicate it, citing thousands of cures and a testimonial from Mrs J H Jones of Parker City Indiana.
Kansas cattlemen push anti trust action as state and federal authorities weigh steps against the beef packing houses. The Kaneas stock breeders association seeks Roosevelt and Knox involvement after past injunctions. Governor Bailey and Attorney General Coleman discuss next moves as pressure grows.
Correspondence between Kansas officials and stock breeders association shows prompt action and intent to assist the Italiane Improved Stock Breeders’ Association. Secretary Heath notes no time to decide but will proceed quickly, while Charles Curtis pledges aid and references future steps in the Kansas Farmer.
Reuter dispatch from London dated February reports details of a battle near Korea. The Russian cruiser Varag was sunk after the crew escaped, with some crew fleeing to a French ship others reaching shore. A French warship allegedly warned Russians of Japanese approach as Japanese forces destroyed the Korelis.
The Temps reports Secretary Hay’s note to the wets on the subsea t neutral ity of China. It urges consulting the government you are accredited with to avoid complications in China and to minimize warlike prejudice against neutral powers. The phrase administrative entity is unclear to officials, who doubt it means an integral China.
National Bank Examiner Josiah Van Vankin closed the American National Exchange Bank of Syracuse today. No statement of condition issued yet. The bank had paid up capital of 200000 dollars and owed depositors 509000 dollars.
The Thinks forecaster expects Kansas to warm beyond today, with partly cloudy skies and a slowly rising temperature tonight and Friday. Today's low near zero and noon wind from the northeast accompanied by government thermometer readings at 7 and 10 o'clock show a cool start.
The Swedish Bethel church hosted Prof Guntat Holmquist of North Park College for a highly praised concert. A large audience filled the church, with Miss Allee Tucker, Miss Mabel Thomas, and Miss Esther Watts contributing on piano and violin as Holmquist delivered a classical program featuring works by Scandinavian masters. The performance drew strong acclaim for Holmquist's refined tone and expressive interpretation.
Governor Dockery of Missouri had a requisition honored by Governor Halley for the return of Perry Hays, held in Topeka, to Livingstone County Mo to answer a statutory charge. The note mentions a separate, unclear claim about travel to Russia and aid to imperial forces during the Japanese conflict.
Washington report on the naval appropriation bill highlights Senator Gorman’s push for inland improvements over naval construction, urging a strong navy. The bill estimates total costs at 96 million dollars, detailing ships planned, training expansion, and budget allocations for construction, armor, and equipment. It notes discretion over ship orders to preserve competition and emphasizes national defense and American interests.
Willie Spendlove, a boy badly burned at Quincy, remains alive though likely to recover only slowly. Doctors say there is a slight prospect of survival while parents and family cling to a one in a hundred chance.
In the six day bicycle races, riders collapse near the finish while the victor staggers across. The business race shows similar fatigue as many drop out exhausted. The text notes that poor digestion and nutrition hinder recovery and bodily strength, undermining health and performance.
A baby girl was found dead in the basement of the Orient hotel on East West avenue. The cook Alva Williams confessed to hiding the body, claiming to be the mother, but the coroner later ruled the child alive at birth. An inquest was set for the afternoon to determine the child’s fate.
Washington February 1 reports the House approving a loan to the St. Louis fair by 172 to 103 after Senate amendments. The Senate opened today with a joint resolution authorizing a feasibility survey for a Florida tidal water ship canal, then went into executive session to consider the Panama treaties with a decision on voting timing set for February 22.
A Feb 10 16 chat at Sutta Be general offices announced lowered rates from Topeka to Okintema and Tess with the lowest ever fare for the Toneka to those points. One way Topeka to 16 points in Okibona will be 36.50 with future Ta Ue Sau Found trip tickets on sale on those dates. Round trip Topeka to El Paso tickets will be 420, valid from purchase date, with tickets to Pecos Valley also offered at reduced prices.
Three rooms at Quincy School were dismissed Wednesday after a furnace failed. The two Tarnhcem units are worn out and the board plans to abandon the Quincy Building when the new North Topeka school is ready, avoiding costly new furnaces if 614 units can last until then.
Governor Bailey and Mrs. Bailey travel to Lincoln Nebraska for a Lincoln Day banquet of the Young Men's Republican club where his topic will be Kansas to Nebraska. The Washburn Quartette and Maestro Paul B Sweet provide piano accompaniments at Seventh and Topeka. A late note reports the Hibben home in Emporia burned after moving to California with residents safe, insurance not carried.
Local grocer advertises a weekly sale offering Fancy and Staple groceries and meats at close prices. A partial list includes fish for Lent such as smoked herring and mackerel with several items priced per box or per pound. OCR errors obscure some items but the gist is a sale promotion with limited readable items.
An advertisement touts four kitchen tools for prednure to women, praising a free Venice green and white enamel preserving kettle with ruby baking powder. It promises satisfaction with sauces, batter, peach butter, and jelly, claiming these items are worth more than the price and urging readers to act.
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